Molokini Crater
Protected Area
Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve
Why dive here
Molokini Crater is a dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest August, September, October.
Molokini Crater is an often-visited site, a crescent-shaped volcanic caldera off Maui. We find the inside wall offers calmer conditions, good for newer divers or snorkelers, with schools of triggerfish and parrotfish. If you're looking for more action, the outside "back wall" drops considerably, sometimes with stronger currents and the chance of pelagics cruising by. It’s a popular spot, so don't expect solitude, especially on morning trips.
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Maui Under Sea Adventures
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Maui Dreams Dive Co.
Maui Dive Shop
Snorkel Bob's
Maui Pacific Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Molokini Crater
Molokini Crater Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Molokini Crater, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (20.73, -156.95) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 26.7–28.4°C
Current Speed
11.31 cm/s
Direction: NW (315°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.035 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.58 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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